Editorial Reviews

Set in rural Michigan in the 1930s, Deed of Trust is the story of a dysfunctional family trying to work through the complicated matter of inheritance and fortune. Splintered by years of infighting, Deed of Trust follows two sisters trying to unify the many factions in their family. Comic and quirky, Claudia Allen's play is filled with warmth and humor. L.A. Theatre Works presents this production as a full-cast performance including such amazing talent as Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless both of whom portray sisters with levity and compassion.

Publisher's Summary

Issues of inheritance have splintered a family for 20 years before an enterprising sister begins a crusade for change. Playwright Claudia Allen tells this universal story with characteristic warmth and eccentric humor. Performed by a full cast starring Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Tim Hendrickson, John Judd, Seana Kofoed, and Ned Schmidtke.